Role Description

Technical > Data Center Technician

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52650.0000 78750.0000 99010.0000

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+6%

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Short Description:

Data Center Engineers are responsible for designing, setting up, and managing information/network systems at data centers. Data Center Engineers monitor systems operations and administer IT solutions to ensure servers, hard drives, and other data center equipment function efficiently.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Preventative Maintenance and Repair - Perform preventative maintenance of equipment and data network devices. They operate in tight spaces, run cables, and improve physical security around their assigned data center. Data center technicians engage in building projects and check utilities. To make sure the center does not overheat, they carefully examine power sources and heating and cooling controls.
  • Server Management and Repair -  Data center technicians troubleshoot and repair servers that have hardware and network issues. They run hardware diagnostics and replace failing parts. They are responsible for day-to-day performance and capacity management of servers. If something goes wrong, data center technicians are called on to quickly fix it in order to keep business data flowing.
  • Monitor System Processes - Monitoring and maintaining operation of all network processes is the primary duty of data technicians. They evaluate machine temperature levels for optimal performance. Data technicians are expected to maintain accurate work records and event logs. They also create concise virtual information reports to keep company management informed of status updates.
  • Cross-Collaborate to Protect Data - Data technicians install and arrange new equipment for data centers. This may include physically upgrading internal system components (CPU), memory hard drives, fiber cables, copper, and more. Once they install new equipment, data technicians often collaborate with software and networking engineering teams to ensure cybersecurity and network efficiency.
  • Technical Support and Education - Data center technicians provide live support to clients and coworkers, and are expected to troubleshoot problems as they occur. They act as a main point person in the field, putting out fires and working on projects simultaneously. Educating other data center staff on how to properly troubleshoot hardware and software is also a key part of their rol

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Hardware repair – data center technicians are hired to complete basic repair of damaged or faulty network equipment and devices
  • IT computer networking – technicians are in charge of running servers, switches, routers, monitors, and computer networking
  • Troubleshooting skills – performing tests to identify and fix errors in computer networks including LAN and WAN is a key component of their work
  • Physical Requirements – data technicians stay on their feet, and regularly crawl, crouch, kneel, lift, and move up to 40lbs over short distances
  • Inventory management – data technicians are required to maintain accurate inventory of tools, equipment, and network devices
  • Communication skills – being able to explain complicated technical process in a simple to way to non-technical staff is a requirement for successful data technicians
  • Technical writing skills – data technicians often develop standard operating procedures and manuals for the networks they are in charge o

Job Zones

  • Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, environmental engineers, criminal investigators, and special agents.
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (7.0 to < 8.0)
  • Title: Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
  • Related Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
  • Job Zone Examples: These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include hydroelectric production managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, court reporters, and medical assistants.
  • SVP Range: (6.0 to < 7.0)

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